If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, you may be able to file a claim to recover your medical expenses and lost wages.
D. Miller & Associates, PLLC can help victims who have to pay for the costs and losses associated with injuries caused by a bicycle accident. A personal injury lawyer in Pasadena from our firm may be able to help you recover damages to make you whole.
To schedule an initial consultation, contact our law office today at 713-850-8600.
The Cause of Your Bicycle Accident Affects Liability
A wide range of factors may have led to your bicycle accident, and establishing the cause of your accident is important to identify the liable party.
Some common causes of bike accidents and potentially liable parties include:
Car Accident
If a driver is reckless or negligent, it can lead to a car accident involving a vulnerable bicyclist. A driver may have hit you or caused you to veer off the road. The driver may have been driving too close to the shoulder or crossed your lane.
If you were hit by a car while on a bicycle, we may be able to help you file a claim against the driver of the vehicle that hit you.
Equipment Malfunction
Your bicycle may have malfunctioned. The brakes, pedals, handlebars, or other bike components may have failed to work correctly. The manufacturer may have built a defective product or failed to issue a recall on a dangerous bicycle.
If this was the case, you may be entitled to recover damages from the bicycle manufacturer.
Shared Fault
Sometimes, the defendant or insurance company may argue that you are partially at fault for the bike accident. But even if you were partly at fault, under Texas comparative negligence laws, you may still be able to recover compensation.
A bike accident lawyer from our firm can help you fight against allegations of partial fault and build a case demonstrating the other party’s fault and liability.
If another party caused your bike accident, contact D. Miller & Associates, PLLC, for a free case evaluation. Call us at 713-850-8600.
Bicycle Accident-Related Expenses & Losses You May Recover
Damages recoverable after a bicycle accident typically include:
- Medical expenses, including an ER visit, hospital stay, surgery, or doctor visits
- Lost wages or benefits from being out of work
- Disability or long-term care, including prescription medication
- Physical or emotional turmoil caused by the accident
Your bike accident attorney can negotiate for a fair recovery that accounts for your damages. If the other party does not agree to a fair settlement agreement, we are not afraid to take your claim to a Texas court to seek a fair recovery.
Call us at 713-850-8600 for a free case evaluation.
How a Lawyer May Be Able to Help Your Case
We Act in Your Best Interests to Seek a Recovery
When you enter into settlement negotiations or litigation, you may not have the legal knowledge or experience to build your case. If the other party does not admit fault or tries to lowball your recovery, you may have difficulty getting a fair recovery.
Our bicycle accident legal team can help you exercise your rights and build a case to establish fault, liability, and damages so we can negotiate for a fair recovery.
We Keep You Updated About Your Bike Accident Case
We return emails and phone calls and keep you updated about the status of your case. Our lawyers and staff believe in effective communication and strive to ensure that you do not feel left in the dark about your case.
We Deal With the Insurance Company
Your personal injury lawyer can help you deal with the insurance company. If the insurance adjuster tries to get you to make a recorded statement, consult your attorney first. We can field requests from the insurance company and communicate with the insurer on your behalf.
Gather Evidence to Build Your Case
We can investigate how the accident happened, retrieve documents to establish the value of your damages and build your case with evidence such as:
- Accident and police reports
- Medical records and bills
- Eyewitness statements
- Documentation of lost wages
- Expert testimony
If you are ready to get started, call 713-850-8600 for a free evaluation of your bicycle accident case.
File a Bicycle Accident Claim Within the Statute of Limitations
There is a time limit on how long you can take legal action after a bicycle accident. The statute of limitations in Texas for a personal injury claim — including a bicycle accident — is two years from the accident date.
Consult a bicycle accident attorney as soon as possible. Call 713-850-8600 for a free case evaluation.
Schedule a Consultation With D. Miller & Associates, PLLC
Suppose you are suffering from an injury you sustained in a bicycle accident, a lawyer from D. Miller & Associates. In that case, PLLC may be able to help you fight for a fair recovery.
For a free case evaluation, call us at 713-850-8600.
